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There are ten main areas that you should focus on to help you deliver the very best performance you are capable of here’s a quick overview. 1. Song choice. Before you do anything else making the right song choice for your voice is critical! Select a song that fits the natural style of your voice. IE.
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Learn these 9 ways how to judge a singing competition accurately and be a better judge for singing competitions in your area. How many times have you watched a singing competition? Have you ever guessed who the winner was?
- Key Notes from The Judges' Corner
- It’S About More Than Technique
- Hone Your Tone
- Don’T Be Afraid to Be An Individual
- Perform Passionately, But Detach Yourself from The Outcome
- Be Comfortable on Stage
We’ve posted numerous articles aimed at those of you who participate in string competitions. Some of the most helpful are Getting Ready for 2020 Competitions, and Secrets of Choosing the Right String Competition for You, both of which provide useful tips. Today, however, we want to shed light on the “Judges’ Corner,” providing more insight into wha...
We would never diminish the importance of technique, but competition-level musicians are expected to have a bold check in the “technique” box. That’s the price of qualifying to compete. But beyond technique, almost all judges agree they are looking for something special. In the case of the American String Teachers Association, hosts of the renowned...
If you are newer to the competition scene, this is a good time to work with your instructor and dial in your preferred tone. Tone can make the difference in the emotional expression of a song, so make sure your instrument is creating tones that resonate with you and capture the essence of what you want the music to convey. Practice playing on diffe...
Violinist Dr. Eduard Schmieder, Carnell Distinguished Professor of Violin and Artistic Director for Strings at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music in Philadelphia, has spent decades judging prestigious, international strings competitions. In a 2015 Strings Magazine interview, Schmieder was asked what he looks for in a great competition perfo...
Bassist DaXun Zhang is no stranger to competitions. In 2001, he was the youngest musician to win the Young Concert Artists International Auditions, and he has soloed with orchestras across the world. Twenty decades later, Zhang is frequently invited to judge competitions. When asked what it takes to perform well at a competition, he replied, “Just ...
Musicians are used to practicing at home, in small university practice rooms, or in the comfort of their school and community stages and auditoriums. However, most auditions take place in big halls or concert venues. This can be intimidating for musicians less familiar with playing in a variety of spaces, especially big ones. Being as prepared as p...
Mar 21, 2024 · Last Updated: March 21, 2024 Approved. Singing competitions are both exciting and nerve-wracking. To improve your chances at winning one, you’ll need to pick a great song, practice as much as you can, and use confident body language to make the audience feel more engaged.
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- Select Songs That Showcase Your Greatest Strength. I can’t tell you how many singers I’ve corrected who assume they have to show absolutely everything they are capable of doing in a competition.
- Take Care of Your Voice & Beef up Your Vocal Ability. You know what I hate hearing from competitive singers? Their limitations!
- Forget the Costumes and Props. Please, for the love of all things holy and sacred, stop wearing costumes and using props.
- Move With Purpose. Unpopular competition opinion: I love a good “park and bark”. A lot of competitions have scoring for stage presence or even use of the stage.
May 2, 2022 · Based on Eurovision, ASC sees 56 Artists —each representing either a U.S. state, territory, or Washington, D.C.—performing an original tune in the fight to win Best Original Song. Only one Act...
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1. Are you a Musician/Performer or are you just looking for a career in the Music Business? I am a musician or performer. I just want to work in the music business. 2. What are you most interested in? Select as many as you like. An experienced judge of singing competitions and singing auditions, writer Tom Stein shares how to meet and exceed ...
